Happy Thanksgiving from Home Care Plus!
We hope that you enjoyed a safe and happy Thanksgiving with friends and family! Now that the holiday season is officially in full swing, remember to Shop Local and support your community’s small businesses!
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
According to the American Diabetes Association, one in 11 Americans has diabetes, while another 86 million adults are at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. If left untreated, diabetes can cause severe health problems including blindness, kidney and heart disease, nerve damage and more. Fortunately, diabetes can be managed, and those with pre-diabetes can […]
It’s Buy Local Month!
Remember to help support your local businesses this holiday season by shopping local! Join Lowcountry Local First this Saturday, November 21st for their Buy Local Block Party!
November Newsletter: Happy Thanksgiving!
Our November newsletter has tips on managing diabetes during the holidays, local events, and Buy Local Month. Click here to read our newsletter!
Diabetes and The Holidays
Living with Diabetes: Satisfying Your Sweet Tooth Halloween is just the first of many “treat” laden holidays coming up in the next few months. Keeping desserts in check this time of year can be difficult for even the strongest willed among us—but for anyone living with diabetes it can be downright dangerous not too. The […]
Suffering From Caregiver Burnout? We Can Help!
Caregiver burnout can manifest itself in different ways, but most of the signs can mimic those of depression. If you are losing interest in your once-loved hobbies, bailing on evenings out with friends on a regular basis, or experiencing any of these complaints on a regular basis, it might be time to seek help. Talk to […]
Understanding the Link Between Environmental Exposures and Breast Cancer
With 1 in 8 women getting breast cancer in their lives, it’s not a matter of if you or a loved one will be affected but rather when. Most people are aware that breast cancer can run in families and that poor lifestyle choices like smoking, being overweight, and leading a sedentary lifestyle can put […]
Take Charge of Your Health!
Do you know what BMI means? How about how many hours of physical activity you should participate in each week? Any idea what the appropriate serving size is for meals? While the answers to these questions are only part of what it means to be healthy, they are critical to your ability to take charge […]
Our August Caregiver of the Month was Amanda L!
Home Care Plus would like to recognize Amanda L. as our August Caregiver of the Month. Amanda is sincerely dedicated to her clients and has a track record of excellent care. She is reliable, punctual and engaged with the client at all times. Amanda is truly an exceptional caregiver, and we are happy to have her as […]
Upcoming Events for Seniors in the Lowcountry
The Lowcountry Senior Center’s mission is to empower older adults ages 50+ “for personal independence, healthy aging, social connection, and life-long learning in the Lowcountry.” If you are a senior or caregiver in the Charleston area, the center is a great resource for healthy living and aging. They offer classes, workshops, informational sessions and a […]
